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stay for a reasonable price at the center of Lyon

We've spent a lovely week at the hotel Bayard Bellecour. The interior decor is lovely, especially the pictures on the walls, both in the corridor and in rooms. The staff is english-speaking, very helpful and friendly, they work 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., but one can call the receptionist at night or early in the morning in the case of emergency. We've contacted the hotel staff by e-mail several times before our arrival and got detailed responses rather quickly.
The hotel is perfectly located - near the underground station Bellecour (lines A & D), main tourist attractions, traditional local restaurants (rue des Marronniers) and the shopping zone (rue de la Republique). By the way, at the Bellecour underground station there is a TCL agency, where you can buy a travel card (Tecely), very helpful if you visit Lyon regularly or plan to stay for a long time.
There is no lift in the building, despite the fact that the hotel is located on the first floor (not on the ground floor), that can present a problem for visitors with heavy luggage or a carriage. There is no air-conditioning either, so staying in summer months can be rather uncomfortable. But since we stayed in the hotel in November, we used to turn on the heating in the evening.
All in all we believe we've found a good hotel for a reasonable price.
Personally I also like that the hotel staff responds...We've spent a lovely week at the hotel Bayard Bellecour. The interior decor is lovely, especially the pictures on the walls, both in the corridor and in rooms. The staff is english-speaking, very helpful and friendly, they work 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., but one can call the receptionist at night or early in the morning in the case of emergency. We've contacted the hotel staff by e-mail several times before our arrival and got detailed responses rather quickly.The hotel is perfectly located - near the underground station Bellecour (lines A & D), main tourist attractions, traditional local restaurants (rue des Marronniers) and the shopping zone (rue de la Republique). By the way, at the Bellecour underground station there is a TCL agency, where you can buy a travel card (Tecely), very helpful if you visit Lyon regularly or plan to stay for a long time. There is no lift in the building, despite the fact that the hotel is located on the first floor (not on the ground floor), that can present a problem for visitors with heavy luggage or a carriage. There is no air-conditioning either, so staying in summer months can be rather uncomfortable. But since we stayed in the hotel in November, we used to turn on the heating in the evening.All in all we believe we've found a good hotel for a reasonable price.Personally I also like that the hotel staff responds to all the reviews on Tripadvisor, that probably means that they do care about their guests.More

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Stayed: November 2013, traveled with family

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I've stayed here around 15 times. Not that you'd know from the front desk who never recognised me and always asked did I smoke (I don't) as it is forbidden in the rooms. As the quality of their decor improved - which it has, significantly, the level of charm decreased accordingly. Oh, and they don't honour their loyalty card if you've booked through booking.com. I mean .. Come on. So all in all, lovely rooms, diminishing breakfasts, increasing prices and and absence of friendliness make this a curate's egg. Great location. Lovely rooms, but something is lost in translation.

Stayed: January 2013

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Thank you for the time spent writing this comment. Know that we attach particular importance to criticism from our clients to continually improve our services and hospitality.We are surprised by your feelings because we usually recognize our regular customers . Can you provide us with your contact information to respond to you personally because we do not recognize you with just your username and for your last stay back to January 2013.

Your very evasive critics do not allow us to provide concrete answers here. We have different rooms from each other , some have a more authentic character with its wooden floors and toile de Jouy and others are more recent.

Do not hesitate to contact us during your next visit to Lyon , we can easily meet your expectations when we speak of bright voice.

L. SERPOL and BAYARD BELLECOUR team

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We had a lovely sized room with a large bathroom including a bath and a walk-in shower, as well as a separate toilet. We had paid extra for this but felt it was value for money and with an internal courtyard location it was very quiet and peaceful. Overall the location is great, close to the metro station and within walking distance of the main attractions in the Vieux Ville and Presqu'Ile. The staff were all pleasant and helpful and we had a very enjoyable stay.

Stayed: October 2013, traveled as a couple

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Ask JCSJM about Hotel Bayard Bellecour

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I stayed at Bayard Bellecour for 3 nights, and had a great stay. The room was big and clean,the staff was friendly and service minded, and the location was great -quiet, but central. A little drawback was the lack of wardrobe space.

Stayed: October 2013

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Ask Catrine82 about Hotel Bayard Bellecour

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Very well situated on a large square close to the metro and walking distance to many sites. The room was clean and comfortable but quite small-no problem for one or two days. The bathroom was minuscule and had mold in-between the tiles- otherwise the room was very clean. Our friends friends bathroom was completely clean. Breakfast was nice, including hot crepes cooked to order. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Room Tip: no AC so rooms on the square will be noisy in summer- no problem in autumn/winter

Stayed: October 2013, traveled with friends

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Ask DaniGex about Hotel Bayard Bellecour

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Thank you for sharing your thoughts with our team after your stay at the Hotel Bayard Bellecour. We are pleased to see that our home team was up to your expectations, you know that we have to heart to make our hotel a warm and friendly place.During your next visit, try our rooms DELUXE PATIO oy AUTHENTIC rooms that are more spacious!

Hoping to see you again next time and share with you our breakfast buffet "sweet and savory" with our homemade specialties.

Sincerely,

L. SERPOL and BAYARD BELLECOUR team

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Hotel located between the two rivers and a short walk to old town. Our room was beautiful and spacious,(room 22) the decor I thought very classy. The bathroom had a bath an was also a good size, clean and modern. Only negative for some people would be the stairs...we looked upon it as good exercise...breakfast a bit steep at 12€, quite basic, but all in all would recommend

Stayed: September 2013, traveled as a couple

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